DETROIT -- Former Detroit Tigers right-hander Elvin Rodriguez is heading back overseas, signing a $1 million deal with the Lotte Giants in Korea .

Rodriguez, 27, will be reunited with former Tigers outfielder Victor Reyes, who has blossomed into a star in Korea. Reyes recently agreed to play a third season for Lotte at $1.4 million .

The Tigers originally acquired Rodriguez from the Los Angeles Angels in the 2017 Justin Upton trade . He made his MLB debut with Detroit in 2022 as part of the expanded Opening Day roster but spent most of the season providing depth at Triple-A Toledo.

Rodriguez was roughed up in a handful of spot starts, finishing 0-4 with a 10.62 ERA over 29 2/3 innings for the big-league club.

He was designated for assignment after the season and signed with t

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